A Blue-footed Booby on the island of San Cristobal, Galapagos
Known for their abundance in the Galapagos Islands, the Blue-footed Booby is synonymous with the ecologically-rich island chain off the coast of Ecuador. Strictly a marine bird, its name comes from the Spanish term bobo (which means “stupid” or “clown”) because like other seabirds the booby is often clumsy on land. World famous for the color of their feet, the blue hue can range from a pale turquoise to a deep aquamarine and in males is dependent on access to food. There’s no mistaking these Smurf-toed lovelies when you spot them in the islands and no visit to the Galapagos is complete without the requisite booby sightings.
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I'm Jenny McIver, career girl, globetrotter. On New Year's Day, 2005, a newspaper article about a man who took a trip around the world sparked a wanderlust in me that has yet to abate. I spent the following year planning my own trip-of-a-lifetime and have since made it into an annual, month-long adventure visiting and writing about more than 130 countries on all 7 continents along the way - all while maintaining a full-time career. Today, my goal is to be that spark of inspiration for others by proving that you can fulfill your wildest travel dreams without quitting your day job.